Friday's big issue: Strictly vs the X Factor

Which will you watch when Strictly and X Factor go head-to-head on Saturday nights?

Prepare for a TV showdown of epic proportions - Strictly Come Dancing will be going head-to-head with the X Factor for Saturday night viewers, as BBC bosses have decided to pit Strictly directly against its ITV rival by scheduling it for the same time slot.

The move has caused reality TV addicts everywhere a real dilemma when it comes to what to watch on Saturday nights, with many criticising the BBC for such an aggressive move. Last year, Strictly lost out on viewing figures to the X Factor even thought they were scheduled at different times. This year's dance line-up includes boxer Joe Calzhage, ex-Eastenders actress Natalie Cassidy and cricketer Phil Tufnell, whereas the X Factor is lining up stars such as Kate Moss to appear as guest judges. This year's series of Strictly will kick off on Friday, September 18, with the first full show the following evening.

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What do you think? Which show will you be watching? Or will you be watching neither?

Do you think it's fair that TV bosses pit shows against each other like this? Do you think the X Factor's new format will give it the edge?

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